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Bush Administration Publishes Proposed Rule For Mountain Biking in National Parks

In what's being described as another example of the Bush administration whittling away the conservation ethic of the National Park Service, the Interior Department today published a proposed rule to "streamline" the regulatory landscape regarding mountain bikes in national parks.

Proposed Bike Rule.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 18th, 2008 5:03pm

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Gun Rules for The National Parks: Will They Really Make It Easier To Pack in the Parks?

The impending change of rules that would allow national park visitors to arm themselves stands a good chance of being placed in limbo, if not overturned, by legal challenges in the coming weeks and months. But if that doesn't happen, it'll be interesting to see how many gun owners actually follow the rules.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 18th, 2008 12:00pm

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Everglades Land Bill Approved, But With a Caveat

A massive real estate deal with U.S. Sugar Corporation that is envisioned as being key to protecting the Everglades and Everglades National Park has been approved, but with a caveat that allows Florida officials an escape clause.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 13th, 2009 4:44pm

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Updated: Salazar Pick For Interior Secretary Labeled a Failure

The pick of U.S. Senator Ken Salazar as the next Interior secretary is being labeled a failure by the Center for Biological Diversity. But the folks at The Wilderness Society say it's a great choice.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 17th, 2008 10:54am

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Will Delaware Finally Get Its "National Park"?

Delaware is the only state in the union without a unit of the National Park System. A recently completed study moves boosters for a "national park" in Delaware a bit closer to their goal. Is this an idea whose time has come—or one with more political than practical merit?

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By Jim Burnett - December 16th, 2008 10:13am

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Sen. Salazar Seems to be the Interior Secretary Pick For the Obama Administration

What does the apparent pick of U.S. Senator Ken Salazar for Interior secretary in the Obama administration mean for public lands management? Well, surely it can't be worse than what's transpired the past eight years, can it?

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 16th, 2008 1:46pm

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Does Your National Park Offer a Book Club?

It really shouldn't come as a surprise that in places where winters are long, hard, cold, and snowy that your best recourse is to settle down before the fire with a good book. At Voyageurs National Park this winter you'll even be able to discuss that book with the park naturalist.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 15th, 2008 5:31pm

Is Florida's Blockbuster Sugar Deal to Help the Everlgades In Danger of Collapse?

With a critical vote looming Tuesday on whether the state of Florida will move forward with its buyout of U.S. Sugar properties to benefit the Everglades and Everglades National Park, the $1.34 billion deal no longer seems like a surety.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 15th, 2008 11:36am

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Everglades Coaltion's Annual Meeting In Early January

The annual meeting of the Everglades Coalition, which works for the health of the ecosystem that includes Everglades National Park, is set for early next month.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 13th, 2008 12:35pm

Glacier National Park's Centennial is Fast Approaching – Don't Miss These Upcoming Deadlines

One of the "crown jewels" of the national park system will celebrate its centennial in 2010, and when you're talking about planning a celebration of that magnitude, there's plenty of work to do. Glacier National Park is off to a great start in that regard, and you may want to know about upcoming deadlines for some activities that are already underway.

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By Jim Burnett - December 12th, 2008 7:32pm

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